Deduction
/dɪˈdʌkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of subtracting an amount or number, often from a total sum.
The tax return allows a deduction for charitable donations.
- (n.) A conclusion reached by reasoning from general principles to specific cases.
The lawyer's deduction linked the evidence to the defendant's guilt.
Forms
- deductions
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Commentary
Use 'deduction' with care to distinguish between financial subtractions and logical conclusions, especially in contracts and legal reasoning.
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